The data below is taken from the 2021 State of IBM i Security Study, which provides compelling insight into the security posture of 247 IBM i servers and partitions—systems that are often used for business-critical data, payment card data, and personally identifiable information (PII). The full study can be accessed here. ...

The system security level (QSECURTY) sets the overall tone for your IBM i security posture. Read this blog post to learn how many organizations are following IBM's best practices.

Password security issues are critical because they represent the most obvious—and most easily exploited—method to compromise your system. But an alarming number of users rely on the simplest passwords possible on IBM i.

In the wrong hands, IBM i special authorities can do serious damage, but the latest research shows far too many users have more access and authority than they need. Learn the best practices and how you can implement them.

Inactive user profiles pose a serious threat to more IBM i systems than you might expect. Get the latest data and learn how to protect your systems.

Invalid sign-on attempts happen to everyone from time to time, but large numbers of invalid attempts could indicate a cyber attack in progress.

Part 2 of the Improving Your Security-Efficiency Balance Series: One of the primary challenges organizations wrestle with in identity governance is how to achieve the right balance in their company between security and efficiency. In Part 1 of the Improving Your Security-Efficiency Balance Series, we examined the unique balancing act organizations face when it comes to user access. In this blog...

Fortra security expert explains how & why you should encrypt IBM i sessions using SSL (TLS) in Access Client Solutions (ACS).

Discover how you can move toward a password-free future with privileged access management (PAM) solutions and adopt a more secure standard for authentication in your organization.

Fortra security expert explains the concept of exit programs and provides examples of how they can be used to customize your IBM i administration.

As long as the dark web exists, organizations must learn more about the threat they pose, and how to protect themselves.

SIEMs differ widely in terms of features, so it’s important to evaluate your own environment to determine what your priorities are. Consider these eight criteria when looking at different options in order to find a solution that meets your specific needs.